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Reinventing Fisheries Management Volume 23 (Fish & Fisheries Series)
Manufacturer: Springer
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ASIN: 0792357779 |
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Judged by a dismaying track record and a consequent downturn in the reputation of fisheries scientists, fisheries management is certainly a candidate for calls for reinvention, with many of the world leaders in this area holding the view that no fishery has ever been properly understood or managed. With fisheries science in a state of flux, this extremely important book seeks a new paradigm that will place this flux of ideas in perspective and help us to choose those that will make fisheries management work.
The book was planned at a symposium of over 100 fishery researchers at the Fisheries Centre, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada and is organized into five parts: Why does Fisheries Science Need Reinventing?; New Policies; The Role of the Social Sciences; Ecology; Modelling.
Carefully integrated and edited by three of the world's leading fishery scientists, this stimulating book should find a place on the shelves of all fishery scientists throughout the world. It will be an invaluable reference source to those studying fish biology, fisheries and oceanography and all those involved in fisheries policy decisions in government and university research establishments.
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Visionary quests to return to the Garden of Eden have shaped Western culture from Columbus' voyages to today's tropical island retreats. Few narratives are so powerful - and, as Carolyn Merchant shows, so misguided and destructive - as the dream of recapturing a lost paradise.
A sweeping account of these quixotic endeavors by one of America's leading environmentalists, Reinventing Eden traces the idea of rebuilding the primeval garden from its origins to its latest incarnations in shopping malls, theme parks and gated communities. With eloquence and insight, Merchant shows how the drive to conquer nature and to explore and settle the globe, springs from this utopian pastoral impulse throughout Western history. Time and again, human manipulation of the environment is our downfall: Eden is achieved by fencing off pristine beauty in national parks and wildlife preserves, while leaving the majority of the earth in ruins.
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The search of Eden has led to an erosion of nature.......2003-06-12
The "Garden Of Eden" was a paradise lost, and mankind has spent centuries searching for it. Reinventing Eden reveals how the image and myth of Eden has actually led to further degradation of the planet, revealing its origins, its influence on political and social thought, and related issues concerning man and nature. Human manipulation of the environment in search of Eden has led to an erosion of nature: Reinventing Eden documents exactly how.
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Rethinking is the right word.......2004-09-22
Being an environmentalist isn't just about enjoying the outdoors or recycling. This is an in depth study of the complex interactions between humans and our world and an examination of our historical and cultural relationship with our environment. In particular, I found the discussion of our meaning for the word and our concept of nature to be particularly enlightening. There is simply no place in the world that isn't touched by human impact and noone on the planet who isn't touched by our environment and what we do to it. A MUST for anyone serious about the study of environmental study.
the result of a year-long project in critical thinking.......1998-12-26
Cronan has done it again! This volume of essays critically examines the concept of wilderness, nature, and humanity's role in the modern world. Though the individual essays are somewhat uneven, the main theme of the book is clearly communicated, especially in Cronan's introductory piece. That is, that the concept of wilderness needs careful rethinking, particularly with our world nearing 10 billion persons.
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Under Project XL, businesses promised better performance in exchange for a regulatory approach focused more on results than means, with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) measuring pollution reduction across rather than at individual sources within a facility.
Reinventing Environmental Regulation is a compelling account of the breakdown in negotiations to implement Project XL at a tape manufacturing plant of 3M, a company widely recognized as environmentally progressive. Authors Marcus, Geffen, and Sexton discuss the conflicting goals of participants, the influences of personality and organizational culture, and complications caused by changes in 3M's external business environment. They compare the 3M case with EPA negotiations involving Intel, Merck, and Weyerhaeuser, finding similarly contentious, though less fatal disagreements about the meaning of "superior environmental performance."
Project XL (eXcellence and Leadership) was the flagship effort by the Clinton administration for "cleaner, cheaper, and smarter" regulation. Other recent proposals also emphasize flexibility and voluntary efforts. Marcus and his coauthors demonstrate the difficulty of putting these ideas into practice, while stressing the need for continued innovation. They suggest more successful outcomes through clearer definitions and expectations, better communication, and negotiations that keep pace with changes in the world beyond.
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Reinventing Los Angeles: Nature and Community in the Global City (Urban and Industrial Environments)
Robert Gottlieb
Manufacturer: The MIT Press
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Describes how water politics, cars and freeways, and immigration and globalization have shaped Los Angeles, and how innovative social movements are working to make a more livable and sustainable city.
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How much of science is culturally constructed? How much depends on language and metaphor? How do our ideas about nature connect with reality? Can nature be "reinvented" through theme parks and malls, or through restoration.
Reinventing Nature? is an interdisciplinary investigation of how perceptions and conceptions of nature affect both the individual experience and society's management of nature. Leading thinkers from a variety of fields - philosophy, psychology, sociology, public policy, forestry, and others - address the conflict between perception and reality of nature, each from a different perspective. The editors of the volume provide an insightful introductory chapter that places the book in the context of contemporary debates and a concluding chapter that brings together themes and draws conclusions from the dialogue.
In addition to the editors, contributors include Albert Borgmann, David Graber, N. Katherine Hayles, Stephen R. Kellert, Gary P. Nabhan, Paul Shepard, and Donald Worster.
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Response to Cronon, Uncommon Ground.......2007-04-24
This book was created as a response to William Cronon's edited volume, Uncommon Ground (1995). Cronon's book ultimately has stood the test of time better than this collection, but the two should always be read together. As a unit, they provide both a thoughtful collection of views on the changing definition of "nature" in American life and also a fine historical view of 1990s environmental thinking.
Examines the philosophical roots of our views on nature........1999-08-03
Essays by various authors from a symposia in California, Reinventing Nature looks at where our concepts of nature originate and how very different they can be. Several of the chapters explore some of the naive myths we hold about native peoples, their values, and attitudes toward the land and its resources. An excellent eye-opener for the general reader.
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Reinventing the Forest Industry
Jean Mater
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A dynamic package of training material from a pair of expert coaches, "The Self-Coached Climber" offers comprehensive instruction, from the basics of gripping holds to specific guidelines for developing a customized improvement plan. Hague and Hunter base their methods on the four fundamental components of all human movement--balance, force, time, and space--and explain how to apply these principles to achieve efficient results. The DVD presents live demonstrations of training exercises and features an original documentary of a 5.14a/b redpoint attempt by Adam Stack and Chris Lindner. Includes 52 practical training exercises designed to advance technique, detailed anatomical illustrations that explain climbing physiology and an 85-minute DVD that shows concepts in action.
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The book on movement training.......2007-08-31
As its title states, it is THE "Guide to Movement performance". Although it is a comprehensive guide on climbing training, its worth is found on the foundations of climbing technique (movement, positioning, etc ...). The authors formulate the very (few) principles of technique and their training through beautiful and comprehensive images and movies. This systematic approach enables the understanding of any move by reducing them to a combination of the basic principles.
The other parts of the book concentrate on the physical and psychological aspects of climbing. Although its principles are also shown, the practical application of these principles were, in my opinion, vague in comparison to the technique part. These sections are still worth reading, but I think "Training for Climbing" contains a richer and more practical approach to physical and psychological training.
Great help for any climber.......2007-08-12
The exercises recommended in the first few chapters were generally for more novice climbers but still, the information provided was useful and provided me with lots of insight into what i've already been doing.
btw, the book is focused more at your sport climbing performance rather than bouldering.
Have fun reaching new heights.......2007-05-29
The book arrived moments before I left the house for a day of climbing. I skimmed through the book, taking note of some new moves to try. I went on to reach personal bests that day.
Now that I've had a chance to read more, the book is still my favorite book on climbing. Full of thought provoking images and ideas, the "Self Coached Climber" is clearly written and fun to read. The book is so full of terrific info and images, I haven't even looked at the enclosed DVD yet.
One of the nicest features about the images is that they show the climbing moves from several angles rather than just one so there is no need to guess at what you can't see (a problem with many climbing books).
Totally fills the void........2007-03-04
This book does what others only hint at - give you comprehensive tools to get past peaks, develop and strengthen weaknesses, and actually create a plan on how to get there.
No other book (and I've gotten them all) does this. I don't agree with the writer that this book should have included how to deal with injuries - that is more than covered in other books and I didn't miss it in this one.
The training plans and exercises in this book (and I only climb 2 x week, not 4 - due to my advanced age) brought my bouldering grade up one level (solid on-sight) and leading two grade: In less than six weeks!!
Don't skip the technique sections - they are vital even for advanced climbers.
Best climbing book.......2007-02-21
Great book, we bought it and like all training activities from this book, now we have a great training plan, thanks!
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A guide covering Goa plus excersions to Mumbai, Karnataka and Maharashtra. India meets Europe. Hindu temples, Portugese forts and hippy hangouts. Health spas, beach bars and hammocks. Sun, sea and spice. The cheapest three course meal on the planet. Massa
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Footprint Goa Handbook (3rd Edition)
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Roma Bradnock
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Footprint's fully revised third edition of the Goa Handbook covers in detail all that is offered in this popular, relaxing destination. Whether opting for the slow lane on one of the many beaches or looking for the hustle and bustle of an outdoor market, the traveler will find the essentials and more to get the best out of the visit. Useful to the first-time traveler to India with information on how to get there, where to stay, and what to do on a budget; or for the traveler looking to explore neighboring Karnataka and Maharashta, including Mumbai, the gateway to India. Ranging from the practical, like up-to-date information on shopping and dining, to the intellectual, such as background on the region's Portuguese cultural heritage, the information in the Goa Handbook is the best guidebook for the adventurous traveler looking to leave the beaten path. Footprint travel guides are synonymous with discovery and adventure -- their purpose is to convey the very essence of a destination and to feel its pulse. Eye-opening, accurate, and reliable information is given in each guide, ensuring that every trip is memorable, enlightening, and informing. Footprint's guidebooks are the future of travel, stressing a sensitivity to local issues.
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Excellent guide to an interesting part of India.......1999-04-17
We have spent the last week or so exploring Goa. The Goa Handbook has certainly allowed us to get to places that we would not have got to. For example we spent a night at the excellent Tirecol Heritage Hotel. This is in an old Portuguese Fort right in the north of teh state and only reachable by crossing two major rivers by ferry. Very atmospheric and excellent value. Also accurately desribed were the sites of Old Goa and the fantactically guady but very touristy Anjuna market.
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